September 20, 2020

900 Echo Lane

Houston, TX 77024

713.464.0271

10:30 AM SERVICE

Family Song Welcome

Song: Hallelujah Praise Jehovah ...............................................

Song: We Praise Thee O God .....................................................

Prayer ....................................................................... J. McKinley

Song: Highly Exalted ..................................................................

Communion ........................................................... J. Robertson

Contribution ........................................................... J. Robertson

Song: In Christ Alone ..................................................................

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3 ....................................... G. Barnes

Song: As The Deer Thirsts ..........................................................

Sermon: “Go Be Like Jesus” ................................ David Duncan

Song: O To Be Like Thee .............................................................

Shepherd’s Prayer: ...................................... Terry Montgomery

Song: Victory In Jesus.................................................................

Need anything? elders@mcoc.org

“GO BE LIKE JESUS”

10:30 AM Service - David Duncan

Philippians 2:4-11

Jesus is ____________!

I am supposed to be _______________ Him.

Same ______________

What Mindset?

Made Himself ________________

____________________ Himself

___________________ Decisions

Honoring His Father

He ______________________ for others

How ______________ applied it:

1 Corinthians 9:19; 22-23

His mindset was ________________________.

Luke 23:13-15a

His mindset was seeking and saving _______________.

Luke 19:10

He thought _____________________.

His mindset was serving.

In the Kingdom of God, serving is about more than _________.

It may mean ____________.

Luke 9:23

How do I have a Jesus mindset?

I receive grace so I can be blameless. (I John 1:7-8)

I am to be light. (Matthew 5:14)

I am to seek and save. (Matthew 28:18-20)

I am to serve.

Matthew 6:1-4

Who do I ____________ like?

OUR SERVICES SERMON NOTES

6:00 PM ONLINE SERVICE

Song: Glory To God Forever .......................................................

Song: Praise The Lord ................................................................

Welcome

Song: Jesus Hold My Hand .........................................................

Prayer: .................................................................... E. Wuthrich

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4 ..........................................................

Song: Never Once ......................................................................

Sermon: “Moses And The Mess” ....................... David Duncan

Song: Where He Leads I’ll Follow ...............................................

Prayer:........................................................................... J. Sprott

Song: Had It Not Been The Lord .................................................

Need anything? elders@mcoc.org

“MOSES AND THE MESS” 6:00 PM Online Service -David Duncan

Exodus 32:7-10

God had brought them out of ________________.

They had just built the ______________________.

Short memories.

Moses __________________ with God

Exodus 32:11-14

____________ lied to Moses.

Exodus 32:22-26

_________________________ stand up for their people.

Exodus 32:31-34

Sin has __________________________.

Exodus 33:1-5a

My _____________________________ with God can help others.

Exodus 33:15-17

God _______________________ His relationship with Moses.

Exodus 33:18-23

How am I _________________?

How am I _________________?

chairman (July-September)

Jerry Gerlich; 340.277.2924 FAMILY SHEPHERDS Shepherds are distributed among the family by last name as seen below in parentheses.

Philip Bailey (A-Bi)

Aaron Deister (Bl-Cu)

Frank Devine (Da-Ga)

Jerry Gerlich (Ge-Ho)

Terry Montgomery (Ne-Ri)

Alan Pence (Ro-Sp)

Greg Hughes (Hu-Li)

Tom Messick (Lo-Mu)

Robby Robinson, Jr. (Sq-Zr)

MINISTRY STAFF

Mike Avery

Youth & Family

David Duncan

Preaching

Shawn Freeman

Youth & Bridge

Robert Heyen

Involvement

Steve Lehman

Singles

Larry D. Phillips

Congregational Care & Outreach

Hope

Colossians 1:21-23

21 Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. 22 But now he has

reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23 if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel.

It seems many people are ready for 2020 to be over, and I can easily imagine how they came to that conclusion. Our world, our country, and many of our friends and family have suffered loss in so many different forms. It is easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged and find ourselves questioning God. However, we must continue in faithfulness, holding tight to our hope in Christ. We must focus on the love and grace that God gives to us and to all the world. We must persevere with joy, knowing that we are God’s holy beloved children. We cannot do it alone, but God has given us His Holy Spirit and has made us part of His body, the Church. What a blessing to be a part of the body of Christ! I’m reminded of these words in the hymn,

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow

Because He lives, all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living, just because He lives

Now, more than ever, we need to remain unmoved in our hope. God is calling us to shine brightly in the darkness. I am cherishing every day in 2020, because these are the days the Lord has made and I will rejoice in them. I will live each day with purpose, looking for opportunities to share this hope that I have with others. When I share hope, I strengthen my own. When others receive hope, my joy is complete. When I think back to a time when I didn’t have hope, I praise God that He brought me to it in Jesus. Who needs to hear about your hope in Christ? Share Jesus with them today.

Mike Avery Youth & Family Minister

Did you sign up to supply a Christmas Joy Box?

They are due in the

church office

no later than 9/25!

FAMILY NEWS FAMILY RECORDS

CONTRIBUTION - 9/13/20 $66,493 weekly budget: $57,544

year-to-date contribution

$2,041,124

year-to-date budget

$2,129,128

2020 BAPTISMS - 16

NEW BUILDING Outstanding debt:

$326,138.75

Help us wipe out our debt! Local: 11 Prison Ministry: 5

PRAISE Roland & Vanessa Cisneros our new brother & sister in Christ - baptized Sunday, September 6.

NEW BABIES Ledger Pryce Robertson -born to Jared & Haley Robertson September 14. Happy grandparents are Charlie & Angie Robertson, and other proud family are Uncle Justin & Aunt Courtney and cousins, Jack, Wyatt, & Ford Robertson. To quote Angie, "Another sweet boy. No girls for the Robertsons for 71 years!"

Roy & Brenda Smalling -rejoice at the birth of their 9th great-grandchild!

CELEBRATIONS WITHIN 3 WEEKS!

HONORING DANIEL & JULIE WORD TODAY; 4:00-5:30 PM - DRIVE THRU BABY GIRL SHOWER Registered at Babylist.com

HONORING RYAN CASCI (SON OF DICK & RUTH ANNE) & MORGAN ULLMANN OCTOBER 4; 3:30-5:00 PM - DRIVE THRU WEDDING SHOWER Registered at Pottery Barn, Sur La Table, Crate & Barrel, and Bed Bath & Beyond

*The hostesses request that you please remember to wear your mask.*

HONORING KATIE BARNETT & JACOB MOTL OCTOBER 11; 3:30-5:00 PM - DRIVE THRU WEDDING SHOWER Registered at Sur La Table, Amazon, REI, Target, and Bed Bath & Beyond

*The hostesses request that you please remember to wear your mask.*

PRAYER REQUESTS Amber Aubrey -at home following successful surgery September 10.

Pam Bell -awaiting results from a nerve biopsy from September 9.

Linda Castleman -scheduled for surgery Wednesday, September 30, for relief of chronic pain.

Dawn Clabough -continued tests to determine if her breathing problems are a cardio or pulmonary situation.

Kevin & Lisa Gordon -traveling with family members for the memorial service of Kevin's sister, Jessica Gordon.

Shannan Humphrey -recently hospitalized for diverticulitis. Surgery scheduled for Wednesday, September 16.

John Henry Johnson -brother-in-law of Patricia Berry-Jones, hospitalized in Memphis, TN, for possible mini-strokes.

Audrey King -mother of Charris Powers, is dealing with pain in her hip as she awaits an upcoming doctor visit next week.

Ronnie Marioneaux -son of a friend of Elouise Hopkins, fell off a roof & is hospitalized in Beaumont, TX.

Paul McCormack -had a procedure on his throat Tuesday, September 15.

Pete McKinney -proton radiation treatments will start Monday, October 5. His treatment regimen will consist of chemo 1x/wk and proton radiation 5x/wk for 7 weeks. From Patrice, "We are thankful for continued prayers and uplifting expressions of love received since Pete’s diagnosis. God continues to answer prayers."

Jim Patterson - is struggling with several health issues and was admitted to Memorial City ICU recently, unrelated to Covid.

Gracie Shanks, Konrad Heyen, Several others -tested positive for Covid and are in isolation at Harding University in Searcy, AR.

June Waters -scheduled for surgery Wednesday, September 23, at Methodist West. Successful surgery is expected to provide relief within a few days.

SYMPATHY

Tom Branch -brother-in-law of David Smelley, passed away September 10. Tom and his wife, Lynn attended MCOC Young at Heart.

Edwin Ratliff -friend of Patricia Berry-Jones, recently lost his mother.

CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR:

Melanie Adams - daughter of Wade & Sarah Charles Bare Roy Barnes Judy Belanger - mother of Jon Belanger Quinn Britt - cousin of Lou Ann Phillips Aubrey Bryan - brother of Brenda Smalling, able to go home Dean Bryce - friend of Janis Dear Darrell Goolby - uncle of Karen Enders, improving Joe Guidry - father of Jill Biernat Earl Hammett - father of David Hammett Elouise Hopkins Chris Huff - son of Betty Huff Deanna Lambert Matt & Dot Miller Diann Milstead - mother of Amanda Dyniewski Valerie Mitchell - sister of Charris Powers Mack Moriarty - great nephew of Tim & Debbie Moriarty Zayne & Christina Riggins Shalmon Stennis - brother of Ty Clark Dale Walker - cousin of Lovee Sherwin Those dealing with or recovering from Covid

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 AM YOUNG PROFESSIONAL IN-PERSON BIBLE CLASS

Class will also be available on Zoom with log-in details on the Facebook group page. We will have a socially

distanced seating configuration, and all participants will wear masks. Check the FB page for add’l information.

THURSDAY NIGHTS; MCOC

THURSDAY NIGHT DEVO Each week will look a little different…but all are about Christ centered

fellowship. Check the YP Facebook page for weekly details. Bring a lawn chair & mask. Restrooms will be available. (Masks are required when we

meet indoors.) If you have been sick, exposed to someone with Covid-19, or are feeling ill, please do not come.

YOUTH NEWS

10:30 AM IN-PERSON SERVICE: 312

SEPTEMBER 23; 7:00 PM In-Person (Zoom option) Small Groups

Each small group will meet in their designated classroom in the family center with socially distanced

seating arrangements. All participants will wear masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the building

entrance. Participants will need to exit the building immediately following their group time. Each group will also connect to a zoom

meeting to include participants who cannot attend in person. Small group leaders will provide the link.

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

CELEBRATIONS

TODAY; 4:00-5:30 PM HONORING DANIEL & JULIE WORD Drive Thru Baby Girl Shower Registered at Babylist.com

OCTOBER 4; 3:30-5:00 PM HONORING RYAN CASCI (SON OF DICK & RUTH ANNE CASCI) & MORGAN ULLMANN Drive Thru Wedding Shower Registered at Pottery Barn, Sur La Table, Crate & Barrel, & Bed Bath & Beyond

*The hostesses request that you please remember to wear your mask.*

OCTOBER 11; 3:30-5:00 PM HONORING KATIE BARNETT & JACOB MOTL Drive Thru Wedding Shower Registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Amazon, REI, Sur La Table, & Target

*The hostesses request that you please remember to wear your mask.*

OCTOBER 18; 1:30-3:30 PM HONORING CADE DEISTER & MADISON HAMM Drive Thru Wedding Shower Registered at Target, Etsy, & The Knot

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please check our ‘Prayer Wall’ during the week and let people know you are praying for them. It can be found on our website or by visiting the QR code.

FEBRUARY 12-14 MCOC DAD/DAUGHTER RETREAT Frontier Camp near Grapeland, TX More info coming; Contact person: Jeremy Sprott

MEN’S BIBLE CLASS VIA ZOOM VIDEO CALL Email Larry - lphillips@mcoc.org for the Zoom code.

TUESDAYS; 10:00 AM LADIES BIBLE CLASS VIA ZOOM VIDEO CALL Email Ruth Anne - racasci@gmail.com for the Zoom code.

OCTOBER 15-31 MEMORIAL CHURCH OF CHRIST PUMPKIN PATCH Come enjoy our 1st Annual Pumpkin Patch! All proceeds benefit Friendship School. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sunday, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Volunteer!

OCTOBER 24-25 FALL FESTIVAL - “FALL-O-WEEN JESUS” This year the Fall Festival will be a driving scavenger hunt & at home experience! You will discover ways to “fall-ow” Jesus by finding signs and completing a word scramble on a designated map through the Memorial/Spring Branch area where you will end at

the church to receive a bag of goodies! The goodies will contain fun fall activities to complete at home as a family. The ~45 minute scavenger hunt is not required, but highly encouraged! Ages 2 and up. Sign up at the QR code!

DEADLINE - TODAY COLLEGE STUDENT PRAYER WARRIORS Our college students need as much love and support this year as possible! If you have a college student/students and would like to add them to our list, so they can receive encouragement throughout the year, send their name and address to BJ Maddox - 832.512.9162.

SEPTEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS JOY BOXES FOR HAITI Thank you for all who signed up to fill a Joy Box. Reminder: They are due in the church office no later than September 25!

House Parents are a vital part of the ministry at Cherokee Home and receive a generous compensation for being the hands and feet

of Jesus to the children we serve. 45K annual salary

13 weeks off 401K plan

Life insurance options

If interested, call 325.622.4201 or email chc@centex.net.

If you missed the Fall Kick-Off event, there will be a table in the foyer THIS

Sunday where you can pick up your box filled with 6 weeks worth of

at-home materials!!!

If you are not coming to the building for worship, please let one of the steering committee

members know - we will get your box to you.

SEPTEMBER 27 - Facebook Live Scavenger Hunt Event

OCTOBER 18 - Parking Lot BOO Bingo

OCTOBER 15-31 - Pumpkin Patch on the front lawn! Volunteer!

OCTOBER 24-25 - Fall Festival - See ad to the left for more details!

Need to be added to the Newsletter mailing list? Email us at childrensministry@mcoc.org.

SEPTEMBER 23; 5:45-6:30 PM Zoom Bridge Class

Class will meet with Shawn via Zoom for those not able to attend in person.

Watch the Youth News for log-in information.

SEPTEMBER 23; 7:00 PM In-Person Bridge Class

Class will meet in their classroom in the family center with socially distanced seating arrangements. All participants will wear masks

and hand sanitizer will be available at the building entrance. Participants will need to exit the building right after class.